SHooting Long Range - North Texas?

[Bitter Clinger]

I apologize if this has been posed before, but after searching I did not find previous discussions. Am looking for long range shooting facilities and / or classes & training in North Texas. Have been shooting consistently at 100 yards and would like to learn more advanced rifle skills.

Thanks!

[Beiruty]

I shoot at 500 yards at this place:
http://www.topguntexas.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I can tag along and be a coach/advisor/buddy/spotter etc.
Now, I am looking to be at 1k yards ranges.

What is your rifle/scope and do you handload?

[Bitter Clinger]

Thx. Really am a complete newbie to this. Just purchased my first bolt gun, Remington 700 SPS w/ 6X24 scope. Have never handloaded. Have only run one box of Hornady 168 gr., match grade BTHP thru it thus far.

Prior to this I have shot AR-15 and AR-10 at 100yds successfully, using 1x and 3x red dot optics.

I work during the week, but would love to get together some weekend if that's possible!

[Beiruty]

Sure, That range is open on the weekend, when the weather is clear, wind is calm, most likely I will arrange with you to be there.

[jimlongley]

I am a member here, although I do not shoot long range anymore.

http://www.jacobsplaingc.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Bitter Clinger]

I am a member here, although I do not shoot long range anymore.

http://www.jacobsplaingc.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[Bitter Clinger]

Sure, That range is open on the weekend, when the weather is clear, wind is calm, most likely I will arrange with you to be there.

Much appreciated. Will send PM with my contact info. Looking forward to a suitable weekend day!

[Beiruty]

I am a member here, although I do not shoot long range anymore.

http://www.jacobsplaingc.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yep, this is where I would like to shoot at 1k target.

[Alicxesmine]

It does take a bit of practise with open sights but it can be done, the shooting club I belong to have been doing it for awhile but once you learn the basics of a rifle it come naturally and good spooter helps as well.
I can consistantly hit a target with my field grade M1 Garand at 500 meter/yards as well with most of my surplus military rfiles with open sights.


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[Beiruty]

Today I was at the top gun range. Range fee is now $25.

[SSwt00SS]

OP, have you any success? Have you had the opportunity to get out on a range in the North Texas area over 100 yards?

Like you, I desire to learn more advanced long range precision shooting skills. I have recently acquired an Armalite AR30a1 (.300 win mag), and looking for longer ranges myself. I have decided that for the break in procedure for it, I will use the Garland Public Outdoor range and grab a 100 yard lane. Ideally, I would like to be in the 300-600 yard range.

I am curious to know how you have progressed to date. Thanks.

[The Annoyed Man]

This is a fairly new range, so it is constantly undergoing improvements, but what they have already is fairly impressive. I have a friend who resigned his Tacpro membership (and its 1000 yard range) to join ETTS (and its 1,200 yard range). That's pretty much the only place he shoots rifles at anymore. He lives in Corinth, making the round trip from there to 40 miles south of Dallas and back a bit of a haul......and he shoots there frequently......so it must be pretty nice.

He and I and another friend are going to be having a SCAR 17S day out there pretty soon. He's already been hitting a 1 MOA steel plate at 800 yards with his. I can't wait to try.

http://www.ettsgunrange.com/

ETTS covers over 220 acres of beautiful Ellis County countryside
We also have the ONLY 1200-yd RIFLE range in the DFW metroplex
100-200-yd Sighting bays
14 Pistol bays
4 Tactical bays

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We are located just 40 miles south of Dallas, in Waxahachie TX. This is where we raise the bar in recreational shooting and tactical firearms training while maintaining a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

[Bitter Clinger]

OP, have you any success? Have you had the opportunity to get out on a range in the North Texas area over 100 yards?

Like you, I desire to learn more advanced long range precision shooting skills. I have recently acquired an Armalite AR30a1 (.300 win mag), and looking for longer ranges myself. I have decided that for the break in procedure for it, I will use the Garland Public Outdoor range and grab a 100 yard lane. Ideally, I would like to be in the 300-600 yard range.

I am curious to know how you have progressed to date. Thanks.

Thanks for asking! I rec'd some really excellent responses from my original post. Beiruty was kind enough to invite me via PM to an indoor (100 yd) range to verify zero and and to http://www.topguntexas.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, however I had to decline as I suffered a re-aggravation of a chronic injury. Timing is everything and it sucks to get old!

jimlongley suggested http://www.jacobsplaingc.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - and that was a great suggestiion as well! They offer a one day long range shooting course taught by Paul McCoy who seems quite well qualified. Paul emailed me immediately and stated that he had one spot left for the next class on 4/11 and then after that he has openings on 5/2. Assuming that my injury has healed, I plan to take the 5/2 class. Paul asks about your current equipment, sends suggested gear recommendations and overall I was favorably impressed.

I also noted that TJ Pilling at Tiger Valley http://www.tigervalley.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; offers a 3 day precision rifle class, but I don't think that I am ready for that. I have taken classes with TJ when he used to teach evenings once a month at Elm Fork and he is definitely extremely knowlegible, practical, and very intense!

Also, there was an error in my original post. The scope on my Rem 700 .308 is is an Explore Optics 6-24X50.

Hope this helps! Obviously not as much progess as I had hoped for but moving in the right direction...slowly...

[Beiruty]

I am not certified instructor. However, I can teach/advice the ABC of precision long rang shooting and handloading for PSR.

[Beiruty]

Bitter, it is the time to dig up this thread.
Weather is getting better and we should arrange a long-range shooting day.